Twm Shon Catti: The first Welsh novel in English

Twm Shon Catti, gentleman of Tregaron. Poet, prankster, lover -- and thief.

Drawn from legends of banditry and resistance in Wales and more recent English literary influences, this pioneering Welsh novel in English from 1828 combines humour and adventure with a deep knowledge of Welsh customs during Wales's first timid steps towards national reawakening.